[33F] Experiencing bladder pain and associated symptoms

What might be happening

Based on the information you've provided, possible diagnoses include:

• Urinary Tract Infection (UTI): This is an infection in any part of your urinary system — your kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra. Most UTIs are caused by bacteria, but some are caused by viruses and fungi. UTIs are often associated with bladder pain, urgency to pee, and blood in the urine.

  • Treatment typically involves antibiotics to kill the bacteria causing the infection.

• Kidney Stones: Given your past medical history, it's possible that kidney stones could be causing your symptoms. Kidney stones can cause severe pain in the sides and back, blood in the urine, and nausea.

  • Treatment can range from pain management and drinking lots of water to pass the stone, to medical procedures to remove or break up larger stones.

• Interstitial Cystitis: This is a chronic condition causing bladder pressure, bladder pain and sometimes pelvic pain. The pain ranges from mild discomfort to severe.

  • Treatment typically involves medications to help control the symptoms.

What you can do

Please consult a doctor about your symptoms so that they can provide a formal assessment and order relevant tests if necessary. In the meantime, you can try the following to help manage your symptoms:

1. Drink plenty of water to help flush out any potential bacteria or small stones.
2. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and spicy foods, which can irritate your bladder.
3. Use a heating pad on your back or abdomen to help manage any pain.

What you should look out for

Reasons to seek immediate medical attention:

• If your pain becomes severe or unbearable
• If you develop a fever (temperature over >100.4°F) or chills
• If you notice a significant increase in the amount of blood in your urine
• If you start vomiting or if your nausea worsens

Remember, I'm an AI and not a doctor. You should seek care from a real health professional to receive a formal diagnosis and treatment if appropriate.